Thank you for your vid. If we improvise, it's entirely possible to ruck comfortably without having to overspend. At present I use a $15 bag I bought a long time ago from my son's school and place 22 pounds of dumb-bell weight in them, cushioned by some layers of foam to prevent them from moving. It's held on for within a month now, but I am not taking chances and will get a proper rucking bag that's been reinforced for this specific purpose, to be able to ruck without compromising safety. Rucking is very specific and if we are in this for the long-haul for distances over 10km each time, and the initial 22lbs graduates to 45lbs ( I don't believe in anything further as it hurts rather than helps the body in the long term), I realise we cannot afford to compromise on comfort, support and practicality. As you've so rightly pointed out, the weight needs to sit close to and high on our back (great idea on the yoga blocks elevating the weight!). I don't trust any commercial brand out there except military grade packs to load heavy plates into for long term rucking. They are not reinforced adequately in the right places to take the rigours of this beautiful, calorie-burning activity safely for me. I ruck at least 10km, and uphill from time to time and the more I'm trying this, the more I am convinced I will get a proper longer-term rucking bag made specifically for rucking. The challenge with the military grade packs that are reinforced for weight is they are usually cumbersome and too big. You wanna ruck with less mass and volume while keeping the weight adequate and intact, for comfort. I believe Goruck Ruckers 4.0 at 20L is plenty. They even have a more compact 15L for up to 30lbs in one pocket only but I like the fact that they are built like tanks and reinforced where it matters to handle weight on my rucks. For peace of mind and safety, sometimes some money needs to be spent - no 2 ways about it. I don't need anything more than 45 lbs max for my long-term health. It's not about carrying heavier weight per se; it's about caring for our body's joints, tendons and muscles in the long run. I'm not a special forces soldier. Just a bloke on the street keen on staying healthy. It's certainly never about the ego either of having to load up the rucking bag past 45lbs which is already plenty heavy, especially up slopes just to test boundaries or "prove" we are able and fit. But I think it's doable and I wish to maintain consistency and carry weight that my body can handle over time, without getting hurt. I'm into rucking the more I try it, and it's gonna be for the long haul not to beat my body up with crazy weight but to strengthen and look after it carefully. The last thing is to get hurt on any activity. In this regard, Goruck nails it for me with their foresight, knowledge and experience with rucking. Their weight plates are costly but their rucker bags are imperative for me. I'm 6ft, reasonably athletic and 53. Cheers and keep up good commentary, as is.
Glad you made this felt this way also! I tried this with regular backpack and olympic weights. Tried 20lbs first time no problem then added 30lbs and traps were killing me. I suspect the straps are better, many on Ruck groups tell me to find military surplus rucksacks they were designed for military to hike 12+ miles with 50+ lbs so easy to use for exercise.
That was always my thought too with regular backpacks. I think the military rucksack would be a good alternative too but probably is a little bigger than you need if you're using weight plates. Thanks for the comment and watching the video!
GoRuck has sale on LongRange about $157 seems reasonable and at 39L can also use for 1-2 day vacations so wife can have full suitcase and I can find my stuff! With two pockets going to see how much I can carry I walk dog twice a day and want to build calves will do exercises in gym and then walk 1-2 miles with 50+ lbs should be awesome.@@ErikInFocus
I refuse to spend $255 on a backpack to stick a weight plate in. Even if they are bombproof it’s just not worth it that price. I’m rucking for fitness, not to join a social club. I use my old surplus Alice pack and put a weight plate in the radio pouch. Basically free and works great.
Some kids and women in some 3rd world countries carry firewood/water over their head with just a towel on their head for cushion. They walk a good mile several times a week. No fancy rucking back pack required. First world problems! 😂
I don't think it's overrated in that sense, just that most people present the only options being the GORUCK pack or suffering with a normal back pack and I don't think that is necessary
I got a bag at Walmart and use two sets of 20lb ankle weights rolled up in it. They don't shift much and are squishy, so nothing digs in.
That sounds like a good option too
Wicked smart
Thank you for your vid.
If we improvise, it's entirely possible to ruck comfortably without having to overspend.
At present I use a $15 bag I bought a long time ago from my son's school and
place 22 pounds of dumb-bell weight in them, cushioned by some layers
of foam to prevent them from moving. It's held on for within a month now,
but I am not taking chances and will get a proper rucking bag that's been reinforced
for this specific purpose, to be able to ruck without compromising safety.
Rucking is very specific and if we are in this for the long-haul for distances over
10km each time, and the initial 22lbs graduates to 45lbs ( I don't believe in anything
further as it hurts rather than helps the body in the long term), I realise we cannot afford
to compromise on comfort, support and practicality. As you've so rightly pointed out,
the weight needs to sit close to and high on our back (great idea on the yoga blocks
elevating the weight!). I don't trust any commercial brand out there except military
grade packs to load heavy plates into for long term rucking. They are not reinforced
adequately in the right places to take the rigours of this beautiful, calorie-burning activity
safely for me. I ruck at least 10km, and uphill from time to time and the more I'm
trying this, the more I am convinced I will get a proper longer-term rucking bag made
specifically for rucking. The challenge with the military grade packs that are reinforced
for weight is they are usually cumbersome and too big. You wanna ruck with less mass
and volume while keeping the weight adequate and intact, for comfort.
I believe Goruck Ruckers 4.0 at 20L is plenty. They even have a more compact 15L for up to
30lbs in one pocket only but I like the fact that they are built like tanks and reinforced where
it matters to handle weight on my rucks. For peace of mind and safety, sometimes some
money needs to be spent - no 2 ways about it. I don't need anything more than 45 lbs max
for my long-term health. It's not about carrying heavier weight per se; it's about caring for
our body's joints, tendons and muscles in the long run. I'm not a special forces soldier.
Just a bloke on the street keen on staying healthy. It's certainly never about the ego either
of having to load up the rucking bag past 45lbs which is already plenty heavy, especially up
slopes just to test boundaries or "prove" we are able and fit. But I think it's doable and I wish
to maintain consistency and carry weight that my body can handle over time, without getting hurt.
I'm into rucking the more I try it, and it's gonna be for the long haul not to beat my body
up with crazy weight but to strengthen and look after it carefully. The last thing is to get hurt
on any activity. In this regard, Goruck nails it for me with their foresight, knowledge and
experience with rucking. Their weight plates are costly but their rucker bags are imperative
for me.
I'm 6ft, reasonably athletic and 53. Cheers and keep up good commentary, as is.
Good analysis.
Glad you made this felt this way also! I tried this with regular backpack and olympic weights. Tried 20lbs first time no problem then added 30lbs and traps were killing me. I suspect the straps are better, many on Ruck groups tell me to find military surplus rucksacks they were designed for military to hike 12+ miles with 50+ lbs so easy to use for exercise.
That was always my thought too with regular backpacks. I think the military rucksack would be a good alternative too but probably is a little bigger than you need if you're using weight plates. Thanks for the comment and watching the video!
GoRuck has sale on LongRange about $157 seems reasonable and at 39L can also use for 1-2 day vacations so wife can have full suitcase and I can find my stuff! With two pockets going to see how much I can carry I walk dog twice a day and want to build calves will do exercises in gym and then walk 1-2 miles with 50+ lbs should be awesome.@@ErikInFocus
I refuse to spend $255 on a backpack to stick a weight plate in. Even if they are bombproof it’s just not worth it that price. I’m rucking for fitness, not to join a social club.
I use my old surplus Alice pack and put a weight plate in the radio pouch. Basically free and works great.
Its not literally bomb proof lmao, its just a name
@@OccupiedMuffins No shit Sherlock
well done vid on basic ruck alternatives!
I appreciate it, thanks for watching!
Some kids and women in some 3rd world countries carry firewood/water over their head with just a towel on their head for cushion. They walk a good mile several times a week. No fancy rucking back pack required. First world problems! 😂
Hallelujah thank you
Of course, glad you enjoyed it!
The new Goruck 20L has two weight sleeves now.
Oh good to know, didn't realize they had updated it. Thank you!
Spend more to get better quality and enjoy your adventure!
How is it overrated if you admit its probably the best and #1 ruck pack?
I don't think it's overrated in that sense, just that most people present the only options being the GORUCK pack or suffering with a normal back pack and I don't think that is necessary
The voice is killing me man.